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<p>The UK continues to encourage the Government of Bahrain to follow due process in
all cases and meet its international and domestic human rights commitments.</p><p>The
right to a fair trial is enshrined in the constitution of Bahrain. Bahrain stated
publically both the original conviction in 2014 and any rejection of appeals, such
as the verdict announced on January 8 2020, must be agreed unanimously by the judges,
and in accordance with international law and human rights standards including the
United Nations Safeguards. These include a requirement for the court to base its decision
on receipt of clear and convincing evidence which leaves “no room for an alternative
explanation of the facts”.</p><p>British Embassy officials were in attendance of the
retrial. The case, which is ongoing, has not yet reached a final verdict as it will
now be considered in the Court of Cassation. We continue to monitor the case.</p><p>The
Minister for the Middle East and North Africa recently publicly stated that, we are
deeply concerned that the death penalty has been issued to Mohammed Ramadhan and Hussain
Moosa.</p><p>The Government of Bahrain is fully aware that the UK is firmly opposed
to the death penalty, in all circumstances.</p>
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